Job Description

Key Responsibilities

A. Imposition & Layout Creation

Create accurate imposition layouts (2-up, 4-up, 8-up, 16-up, 32-up depending on press size and job type). Develop imposition for: Books (section-wise, nested imposition) Catalogues & brochures Mono cartons & packaging Master cartons Stationery items (pads, letterheads, envelopes) Coffee table books (mixed page sizes) Calculate creep, gutter, spine width, folding allowances, and trimming margins.

B. File & Artwork Preflight Checking

Check incoming artwork for: Bleed Fonts embedded Colour mode (CMYK/Spot) Panel alignment Barcode resolution Die-line accuracy for cartons Fix minor artwork issues if required.

C. Plate Planning & Press Optimization

Plan plate sets as per: Press size (Komori, Heidelberg etc.) Colour sequence Paper size & grain direction Plate reuse opportunities Reduce wastage by optimizing sheet layout.

D. Coordination

Work with the PPC (Planning) team to schedule job sequence. Communicate with designers for corrections. Provide final print-ready PDFs to the CTP operator. Ensure correct plate naming and version control.

E. Quality Control

Ensure no errors in: Pagination Colour marks Registration marks Die-cut alignment Folding positions Approve digital proofs before plate making.

F. Technical Knowledge

Understanding of: Offset printing process Paper types, GSM, grain directions Colour management basics Packaging keylines (RSC, lock bottom, reverse tuck-in, crash lock, window patching) Software skills: Adobe Acrobat Pro (preflight) Adobe InDesign Adobe Illustrator
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹15,000.00 - ₹25,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person